90 Quotes by Lars Von Trier

My films are about ideals that clash with the world. Every time it’s a man in the lead, they have forgotten about the ideals. And every time it’s a woman in the lead, they take the ideals all the way.

Nature is Satan's church.

Perhaps the only difference between me and other people is that I’ve always demanded more from the sunset. More spectacular colors when the sun hit the horizon. That’s perhaps my only sin.

When I show a film at a festival, I am showing myself. Everything is at stake for me.

When I was younger, I was fascinated by David Bowie, for example. he had created an entire myth around himself. It was as important as his music.

Basically, I'm afraid of everything in life, except filmmaking.

It's always been a lie that it's difficult to make films.

If one devalues rationality, the world tends to fall apart.

If you want to provoke, you should provoke someone who is stronger than you, otherwise you are misusing your power.